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Date: 7/24/08
Contact: Chris Healy
Phone: (775) 688-1554
HUMAN /BLACK BEAR ENCOUNTER CLOSES TAHOE-AREA
CAMPGROUND
The Marlette Peak Campground of Lake Tahoe Nevada
State Park is closed through Tuesday July 29, 2008 due to a “Human/Black
Bear encounter” which occurred in an area approximately two
miles north of the campground. The incident occurred in the early
morning hours of July 22.
A lone, overnight camper, using the Tahoe Rim Trail (between the
Spooner Summit and the Mount Rose Meadows trailheads), was awakened
by a bear “falling” over his tent. The incident resulted
in the camper being stepped on by the bear resulting in a bloody
nose. The bear (described as being small, approximately 200 pounds)
left the area of the tent after the camper yelled, “go away
bear.” The bear has not been seen since the time of the incident.
The camper continued his hiking trip and did not report the incident
until Wednesday July 23. The hiker was interviewed by Nevada Department
of Wildlife personnel on Wednesday afternoon at which time it was
recommended that the overnight campgrounds in the area be closed
for the next week. The hiker told NDOW personnel at the time of
his interview that he did intend to seek medical treatment.
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is posting notices at the entrance
to the area and at the campground itself. The signs will say:
"Campground closed to overnight use through July 29th,
2008 due to a human encounter with a black bear. Please call the
park at (775) 831-0494 for additional information".
In addition to recreational campers, work crews from the Nevada
Conservation Corps will be advised to avoid the area during the
period of the Marlette Peak Campground closure.
For more information and updates, please consult the following websites:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and
manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating
safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are
primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees
and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife
and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing,
or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.
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